Even for the slave trade, which Li Daozong and the others were most concerned about, Wu Huaiyu felt that there was no need to capture it himself. Instead, he found some influential tribes throughout Yanzhou, let them become his agents, and paid to buy from them.

Or exchange them with Datang's goods.

When the time comes, these tribes will become slave-catching warriors and take the initiative to attack other tribesmen.

By letting the barbarians fight among themselves, the Tang Dynasty could be more detached, and even be able to find a balance by then. Whoever was too powerful would win over others to suppress it.

Take it step by step, don't rush.

Today you can go to the tribe to barter, tomorrow you can exchange things for slaves, and the day after tomorrow you can also spend money to hire them to dry salt and build a city.

Put the bridle on them step by step.

You can't directly fight and kill, that will only unite all the barbarians to resist the Tang Dynasty. Let them fight on their own, and then they will all rush to seek the support of the Tang Dynasty.

Unless those blind people come directly to rob salt ponds, rob trade routes, and attack cities and towns, then they need to directly send troops to suppress them, which will also make them famous.

On one side is the iron cavalry and the long sword, on the other side is the financial inducement, let Zhuhu choose.

Anyone who dares to act differently will be swept away by thunder.

"What should we do next?" Xue Wanche asked.

"Concentrate on restoring the salt production in the salt ponds. Our state soldiers can guard and patrol while also stationing and cultivating the fields."

Although half of Yanzhou is outside the Great Wall, it is not impossible to farm here. It is also possible to grow buckwheat, oats, etc., but the yield is lower.

Nowadays, the land here is vast and sparsely populated, and much of the land is fertile farmland. Once the canals are repaired, production can be restored, soldiers can work in the fields, and some pastures can be built. At least it will be self-sufficient, and it can even store military rations for war.

As long as Yanchi resumes production, Yanzhou will soon prosper. When salt is exchanged for grain, salt is exchanged for horses, salt is exchanged for money, Yanzhou will be very wealthy.

If you have the Great Wall and passes, money, food, horses, and elite soldiers, doesn't that mean you have the initiative and are in an invincible position?

Xue Wanche was very disappointed when he heard that Wu Huaiyu wanted to focus on farming and making salt in Yanzhou.

"If this is the case, then I will go back to Lingzhou directly."

Dou Lu Huairang supported Wu Huaiyu. He had never been interested in fighting and killing. "I will stay for the time being to help restore the salt pond production and resume trade."

"It's up to you."

Anyway, Xue Wanche and everyone in Lingzhou also had a share of the benefits of trade in this salt pond.
Chapter completed!